New Project Based Freelance Contributor - Assessment Item Specialist, English Language Arts

Responsibilities:

• Create original, standards-aligned English Language Arts assessment items, tasks, and stimuli precisely mapped to CCSS or state-specific literacy standards.
• Select and curate high-quality literary and informational reading passages that meet specific Lexile requirements and grade-level complexity.
• Transfer and format existing ELA assessments from district and state sources directly into the Formative platform.

Content Development:

• Produce and configure technology-enhanced items within the platform, ensuring accurate metadata tagging and flawless technical functionality.
• Conduct systematic quality assurance reviews to ensure all items are unbiased, culturally responsive, and meet strict editorial standards.
• Validate content alignment and cognitive rigor by accurately evaluating the Depth of Knowledge for every assessment item.

Collaboration and Improvement:

• Provide expert platform feedback and recommendations regarding content tools and item bank features to continuously improve development workflows.
• Leverage ELA expertise to create rigorous, standards-aligned content that helps educators deliver data-informed instruction.
• Work in a collaborative, remote environment where commitment to quality directly supports academic success in classrooms nationwide.